Formal Summer Dress

Looking for a celebration dress thats as girly and glam as it is sophisticated and contemporary? Wear this versatile, flowy frock, and capture a look that totally rules! The ruched, sheer overlay and fit-and flare shape give this dress a classic feel, while a plunging neckline and eye-popping hue keep it feeling fresh and fabulous. Express your elegant side by wearing it with floral earrings and strappy heels, or play up a more unexpected aesthetic by pairing it with a sleek, metallic cuff, peep-toe wedges, and a slender, shiny headband. Your dazzling look always earns a warm reception!

In the middle of the evenings events, you pause to peer at the breathtaking view before you. From the terrace, you can see the clear aqua sea is a perfect match to this no-slip strapless dress by Max and Cleo, and its calm waves ripple like the pleats that decorate this frock. The sight of you standing in the dramatic ruffled hem of this tiered dress, appreciating the scene, warms the heart of the hostess like lava, and as you turn the crossed waist of this lined look to face the party, you find all your friends smiling back at you. Returning to the fete, with pearl post earrings matching the iridescent fabric peep toes you're wearing, you take one more peek over your shoulder at the view thats almost as stunning as you!

It's no contest - you always win the hearts of everyone you meet, and your stand-alone style is always in bloom. This stunning strapless dress in poinsettia red is sure to be the MVP - most valuable piece - in your winning wardrobe this season. The boned bustier top is lightly padded and lined with non-slip tape to ensure it stays perfectly in place, and its full lining, back zipper, and tulle trim peeking out from the hem add to its striking silhouette. Wear it with lacy tights, gold heels, and a big and bold cocktail ring for yet another very victorious look!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Your passion for this sophisticated, sleeveless sheath is so powerful, its contagious! When your friends see you wrapped in its ruffled skirt and chic, sweetheart neckline, they cant help but fall for this stunning style, too. Show your look a little love by pairing this piece with a metallic statement necklace, a stack of bangles, and eye-catching violet pumps. Youll be swooning over this adorable outfit!

With a brilliant flash as lovely as the celestial bodies above, this strapless dress from Max and Cleo shows that your rare sort of beauty is not easy to find! Featuring a strapless sheath structure with intricate folds and pleats, as well as textured golden stripes reminiscent of a wonderful wood-grain pattern, this cream-colored frock looks lovely with strappy heels and a faux fur wrap for a holiday party, date, or fancy fete!

You're attending a dance later this evening, and you're so excited to wear this beryl teal dress, you can hardly help yourself from putting it on the moment you wake up! You've deemed it perfect, as its trendy ruffled one-shoulder design is the most lovely way to top its padded princess seams and lined skirt, with a tulle interior for volume. You're counting down the hours 'til you can slide your hand into a rhinestone-and-chain bracelet, add opaque black tights and vibrant violet pumps that'll only make this dress more stylish as you anxiously gear up for a night full of groovin'!

A mysterious text from your BFF tells you to meet at her place - and dress up! You don't waste a second deciding what to wear as you slip into this sassy red dress and black peep toe pumps. Grabbing your cutest clutch, you comfortably head out the door in this stunning one-shouldered dress with flexible fabric. The candy apple red lace design zigzags from shoulder to slightly scalloped hem as your turn into the driveway. With a quick knock the door opens - "Surprise!" shouts a room filled wall-to-wall with friends! Their secret birthday celebration leaves you in awe, and in this dress you'll feel awesome all night!

Simply can't wait for this evening to debut your new outfit on the dance floor? This fire engine red frock - found exclusively at ModCloth - will dazzle bystanders with its darling draped neckline, riveting ruching on the bodice, enticing V-cut back, and flirty skirt featuring a voluminous tulle underlay that sighs with your every step. Expertly modeled with silver slingbacks, a collar of rhinestones and ribbon, and an elegant linen wrap, this magnificent number is sure to be the hit of the party - right behind your impressive footwork, that is!

They say to choose your wants wisely, and that's why your will to have this asymmetrical dress is without hesitation! How could you go wrong with its flattering deep salmon hue, accented in faint stardust gold that shimmers as sure as your hopes and dreams. Half lining and a slim, elasticized waistband give way to a scoop neck and back - setting you up with a splendid way to frame a bronze butterfly necklace that flutters like the feeling that your tall gold wedges and this dress give you, in the upward direction of your dreams!

You and your besties are psyched for your jazz-in-the-park lunch date! Be festive and flirty in this dapper, 100% silk white dress dappled in brassy trombones. This Rachel Antonoff stunner offers sleeveless comfort, a tailored top, hidden back zipper, and buckle belt, but when you slide into the melody of this frock, you'll get to swish the tulle-lined skirt and swivel into your own solo of haute style. Operating under the belief that every day is an occasion worth dressing up for, this New York-based designer has been producing her signature blend of playful, pretty, and posh pieces since releasing her first line in 2009. For an ensemble that's music to your ears, improvise a bit with your cropped cape, chick bright tights, and chestnut Mary Janes.

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! As a makeup maven, a pin-up model, and a '50s-inspired fashion designer, Bernie Dexter knows how to set the scene for stunning style! Printed with a vibrant, blossom-filled pastoral landscape, this fantastical frock is a dream come true - its defined, belted waistline, charming Chelsea collar, and billowing skirt provide a darling backdrop to your pearl jewelry, khaki cardigan, and kitten heels. Welcome a world of beauty to your wardrobe with this ladylike look!

Take one look at the wonderous design work of Jenny Hart, and there's no question why we had to name this darling Bernie Dexter dress after her! Author, artist, founder of Sublime Stitching, and featured in Best Job Ever, Jenny Hart is the queen of embroidery. Credited with revitalizing the craft of hand embroidery, Jenny's playful and retro designs are echoed in this chic robin's egg blue and cherry dress! Featuring a floral and Eiffel Tower print, this adorable halter dress with its sweetheart neckline and hidden back zipper is perfect for an afternoon cruisin' through the streets of Austin, Texas or hosting a sewing circle brunch for your best girlfriends. Show off your crafty side by pairing this charmer with licorice-red peep toes and an initial-stitched cardigan!

If you've done it as well, I'm sure you'll agree there's nothing quite like it. Studying abroad - it's an untouchably terrific time, and this lighthearted and fun Bernie Dexter dress whisked me back five years, and over the Atlantic, to Paris, where I spent my junior year of college. The Eiffel Towers sprouting up from its print sit me back on the Champ de Mars, where I occasionally picnicked away the night. Its brasserie scenes remind me of hours discussed away over a thimble of caf noisette, and I can practically smell the buttery aroma of viennoiseries wafting out of the stripe-awninged patisserie. My travel plans for this year don't include Paris - 'un dommage' - but if I slip on this cotton dress with a vintage slip, short white gloves, a huge sunhat, and satiny kitten heels, I ...

Clothed in the vertical stripes of this charcoal-and-white dress, your stunning beauty catches eyes as you cruise on your bicycle to campus. Your interest in fashion is apparent by the hook-and-eye closure on the front of this noir-trimmed dress, and upon dismounting from your wheels, the tulle hem of its lining confirms it further. Removing your messenger bag from atop the back zip of this dress, you unload a book and prove your utter intelligence in class. Rubbing the heart-shaped locket that hangs above a lightly padded bust, you mentally thank your great grandmother for passing down hardworking genes! Smart, sweet, and looking spiffy with noir Oxfords under the hem of this dress - youre anything but ordinary!

This item was picked by you in our Be the Buyer Program and will be sold exclusively online at ModCloth! Grey skies can't cloud your outfit of the day - with this dove-colored dress in your fashion forecast, you'll stay cozy, comfy, and stylish in rain or shine! Bibbed in bead-spangled lace and embellished with a slender waistline tie, this heathered shift dazzles despite the drizzle. Try this look with an oversized oatmeal cardi, patterned sweater tights, and a drop of gold accessories - whether you spend the day breezing through boardgames, blogging, or watching your favorite flicks, your stormy-day chic will keep you feeling sunny!

From far away, everyone will see you in this uniquely lace-trimmed drop-tail hem dress. Fully-lined with a sheer top layer, this cool grey frock will flow every which way you move. Cinch it at the waist with the same fabric belt, or choose to accentuate your look with a contrasting belt, a fascinator, and gladiator heels. As you walk away, everyone will see the statement halter back of this dress and will have to know where you got it!